We have all see those films where someone new moves in, or comes knocking at the door, or starts babysitting, or we have a torrid affair with…and they seem awfully normal. Then, as the movie unfolds, we realize they are as crazy as the day is long and need to be put down with a quickness. On this episode of The HO, we are discussing these seemingly normal psychos; what terrifies them about us and what would tip us off if we lived in the film. Also, who is our favorite movie psychopath?

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Turning a television series into a film is never an easy task, nor is it any easier to turn a film into a TV series. So which has ultimately proven more successful? This is the basis for this week's 'From the Outside In' topic. We also throw out our own personal favorites in both iterations.

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Our topic this week: Film to TV and TV to Film | What has been more successful?

Adaptations of other works are often difficult. Translating to film from a novel or a musical can be an arduous task. For this episode of our show, we look at film adaptations and what works versus what doesn't. When should filmmakers embellish and when should they remain faithful to the source material? Listen in and find out!

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Our topic this week: Movie adaptations. What makes a film adaptation work, and what doesn't?

Upcoming releases: The Boy Next Door, Mortdecai, and Strange Magic

Spoiler-free review of Taken 3

The latest in Movie and TV News including: A live-action Ghost in the Shell, Ben Affleck and David Fincher remake Hitchcock, Escape From New York is getting a remake, and more

Science Fiction is always a hefty topic here at The Hollywood Outsider, and this special episode is no different. There is no way to capture the entirety of sci-fi TV in one podcast, so join us as we discuss classic science fiction television in contrast with that which we see today. Touching on classics such as Doctor Who, The Twilight Zone, Star Trek, Quantum Leap and many others - this is one episode any sci-fi devotee will not want to miss!

Joining Scott and Aaron as they traverse throughout the tunnels of time is renowned game journalist, Marcus Beer. You may know Marcus from his work as host of 'Annoyed Gamer' on GameTrailers.com, or from his other podcast work on various outlets such as 'Weekend Confirmed' or his Doctor Who-centric podcast 'The Lonely Tardis'. Look for more in 2015 as Marcus partners up with Shane Satterfield for a new show on SIFTD.net! Keep up with Marcus on Twitter @AnnoyedGamer

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How much science do you need in your fiction?

Special Effects Then and Now: Do they affect your enjoyment of classic sci-fi?

2015 Movies and TV are the topic of discussion for Episode 171 of The Hollywood Outsider Podcast! What will the upcoming year bring us? What are we most excited about? What scares us? If that isn't enough, we're also doling out The 4th Annual HO Awards! Our version of the best from last year, as well as some discussion on what went right and what went wrong for film and TV in 2014.

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